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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with foundation year

University of Greenwich

Explore society, institutions and the forces behind social and political change. Develop research, interpretation and communication skills that transfer to public service and community organisations.

Modules shown cover the university degree stage. Confirm the Oxford International foundation route and progression conditions.

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01

Is this for you?

For learners seeking a preparatory year before degree-level study. Confirm the exact college route and progression conditions for your offer.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

  • Introduction to PoliticsDegree stage: Year 1
  • Mandarin 1Degree stage: Year 1 (option)
  • European Languages (French 4)Degree stage: Year 1 (option)
  • European Languages (Italian 3)Degree stage: Year 1 (option)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4)Degree stage: Year 1 (option)
  • Liberalism: Freedom & TolerationDegree stage: Year 2
  • Empire and Nation in the Middle EastDegree stage: Year 2 (option)
  • Sociology of WorkDegree stage: Year 2 (option)
  • Language, Soft Power and Cultural DiplomacyDegree stage: Year 3
  • Globalisation: Social and Political PerspectivesDegree stage: Year 3 (option)

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Write a short briefing on a fictional international crisis, comparing actors, interests and possible policy responses.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Society and institutionsSocial researchPublic policy
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Civil service executive officer

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£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Charity fundraiser

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Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Public relations officer

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Public relations (PR) officers manage the public image and reputation of organisations and individuals.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Market research data analyst

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Market research data analysts study information and statistics collected through surveys.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Human resources officer

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Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Youth worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000

How to get there: Professional status requires an NYA-recognised youth-work qualification or suitable postgraduate route, experience with young people and required checks. Youth-support routes are distinct.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.

Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social researcher

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Community development worker

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Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Local government officer

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Deliver council services and implement local policy and public programmes.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Intelligence analyst

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess information and risks to support investigations and decisions.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000

How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst-statistician

Additional training or accreditation required

Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner

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Develop responsible business practices and sustainability initiatives.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Newspaper or magazine journalist

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Research and report accurate stories for print and digital audiences.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Careers adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

Help people plan education, training and employment choices.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build supervised guidance experience and complete an appropriate career-guidance qualification for professional roles; check Career Development Institute register requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Housing officer

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Manages tenancies and supports residents of social housing.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Equalities officer

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Improve equality practices, analyse barriers and advise on inclusive services.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£46,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Trade union official

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Represent union members, negotiate with employers and develop workplace policy.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£66,000

How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Training officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant subject/industry experience and teaching or training design skills; employers may require an appropriate teaching/training qualification and safeguarding checks.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Secondary school teacher

Additional training or accreditation required

Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.

Starting out
£34,000
UK median (2025)
£47,632
Experienced
£53,000
How to read the median

Median for SOC 2313: secondary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Complete subject-appropriate teacher training leading to QTS for England, with required subject knowledge, placements and safeguarding checks; this course alone does not award QTS.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 / year
Awarding university
University of Greenwich
Entry requirements and routes

Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate

English language

ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.

Interview or assessment

No Interview

Classes and attendance

2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Greenwich publishes academic support, wellbeing, disability and dyslexia services. Discuss reasonable adjustments early. For an Oxford International foundation stage, confirm college support arrangements separately.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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